Hi Ashleigh, I'm a sucker for owls and I do like this. Don't be afraid to bump up the ISO on the 5DMKIII it can take it and having some more SS/DOF wouldn't hurt. If this is almost FF then I personally would lose some off the bottom of the image and to avoid the hole on the LH side. Is it natural light coming in behind the owl or did you lighten it? If you lightened it then I might revert back, as it will help separate the owl more IMHO. The colouring and plumage illustrates just how well they blend into their environment.
TFS
Steve
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Hi Ashleigh, looks like you have got some very good tips from Steve. Not the best when it comes to cropping but I think I might try a tighter crop which I think would make the Owl stand more, and of course this is just my take on this .That is a great looking Owl.
Nice image Ashleigh. I like the eye contact and tree cavity. I did an alternate crop and increased the exposure and saturation. This was just a quick tweak and could be done better with more care with the original file.
Brilliant capture Ashleigh, I just loved viewing this owl and its environment! Very cute pose, nice eye contact, and I cannot help but smile seeing what looks like a squint there from the owl's eyes
HI Here is my repost thank you for all the comments.
I cropped it more and tried to brighten it up a bit and saturated the eyes a little. I didn't want to darken the hole because I think it is something which makes this photo special.
Im going to keep trying this owl maybe next time with the TC and get a closer portrait. I just haven't had very good light yet. If I don't get more light Ill increase my ISO more.
Hi Asheigh
Definately the third one for me. I have to say it is so easy to make a pic look something it wasn't - a point not always borne in mind. There seems to be a lot of emphasis on post processing thesedays and It worries me somewhat. Just my humble thoughts and what do I know ?
Pics taken on a dull day can end up looking sunny if youe not careful. !!
Cheers
John
Hi Ashleigh, the RP is looking better, however I still feel dropping the exposure just a fraction will help behind the owl. It doesn't have to be by much, but it will help the subject and define the hole a little more and look more 'realistic' if you know what I mean. Certainly with Digital it is so easy and flexible to make fine adjustments compared to the days of retouching a 10 x 8 or 12 x 16 transparency, but that really was an art.
Post Production: It’s ALL about what you do with the tools and not, which brand of tool you use.
I prefer the repost of all 3 version. With the subject looking upward a bit, I actually would love to see more of the nest on top and less on the bottom. Just a suggestion :)
looks pretty good Ashleigh, you are finding great stuff!
put on the TC and increase the ISO (your camera can easily handle higher) to get him sharp with more details. These images work great if you concentrate on the owl and his hole only!
I am a big fan of wider images showing owl's habitat as well as up close images. I prefer your second version to your first, but like both. It's fun to put the teleconverter on and get the up close shot, and then back off a little bit for the wider shot...or visa versa.
Eastern Screech Owl (Gray Morph)
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